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Transfer news·Chelsea·Updated 28 JulRumoured

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović closing in on Chelsea move

90%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
£30M
Reported fee
9
Reports
  • A Kerim-Sam Alajbegović move to Chelsea is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
  • The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
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What the reports say

Fee reported: reported denial of a €40m/£34m bid (talks at lower fee)Fee reported: £30m (reported by some outlets)Fee reported: "no £34m bid" / talks centred on a lower fee (reported)4 of 9 cite concrete progress5 cite a named / official source
  • Reports that Chelsea remain active in the market for young talents (including continued contact over Alajbegovic); Romano commentary cited that Chelsea's valuation intention differs from some media price claims (negotiations ongoing).FootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary)
  • Fabrizio Romano update: Chelsea have not submitted a €40m/£34m bid for Kerim Alajbegović but remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen; Romano sets the record straight. (summary of Romano's update).FootballTransfers (reporting Romano)
  • Fabrizio Romano claims Roma are no longer favourites for Kerim Alajbegović and that a new club (reports name Chelsea among suitors) has emerged — local Bosnian report of Romano's update.N1 BiH (Bosnian outlet reporting Romano)
  • Chelsea have submitted an opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kerim Alajbegović — talks progressing; player reportedly lodged a transfer request (report says no personal terms yet).Get German Football News (reported / summarised)
Rising starScout's view · Goal-getting Attacking midfielder
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57
Rating
47
Season
33.4
Value index
9g 3a
in 28 apps · Serie A
7th of 11 attacking midfielders · Serie ATop 10% attacking midfielders · Serie A

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović is a 18-year-old attacking midfielder at Juventus, rated 57.346000000000004 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 119th of 190 on scout potential in the Serie A and 24th of 162 U-19 players tracked. A teenage prospect, he has been a regular starter this season (75.9% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.42 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alajbegović.

Also this season: 7 apps, 2g at Red Bull Salzburg.

The fitAt Chelsea (Premier League), his Rating of 57 would rank 20th of 20 in the current squad (squad average 78) — against a reported fee of £30M.
The report at a glance
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović closing in on Chelsea move — Field Insider report card
9 Reports